category : Fishing
Many of the farm and mine ponds provide fishing opportunities for bass, crappie, and sunfish. The Marais des Cygnes River and flood plain ponds provide additional fishing opportunities for flathead and channel catfish, crappie, and walleye. Access is mostly limited to walking. Non-motorized boats, and boats with electric motors, are allowed but getting boats in and out is generally an arduous venture.

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Picking of berries, mushrooms, and nuts is another popular outdoor activity on the Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge. There are some refuge regulations which guide public use.
Wild strawberries and blackberries (early summer) and persimmons (late fall)